ADL/EDLD 5389 Assignment Examples
https://www.harapnuik.org/?page_id=9617
Presentation Resources
As you work on your Professional Learning presentations and calls to action, I want to remind you that if you want to change the world, tell a good story. The post Want To Change the World – Tell a Good Story – http://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8441 will point you to a large amount of information. I did try to list what I thought was most important first, so if you only have a few minutes, start with Nancy Duarte’s Guide to Persuasive Presentations TED talk and then explore her eBook Resonate.
Please keep in mind that becoming a good digital storyteller is an ongoing process. Considering the new online world that most people are now facing, this may be one of the more important things you can do…if you want to change the world.
Alternative Professional Learning Plan Tips
EdTeach and Leadership students joining the ADL program are encouraged to go to the EdTech/Leadership Tips section of my site to gain insight on the best way to adapt the ADL program. You will find information on the Innovation project, ePortfolio, 3-Column table, and much more that will help you in this course and the rest of the program – https://www.harapnuik.org/?page_id=9165
The post Innovation Proposal & Planning Tips will help you to develop an effective Innovation Plan idea https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8259. This post points to the 5 key points that you need to address in your innovation plan.
DO NOT Spawn new window/tabs
Here is the research to explain why you should not open/spawn new windows or tabs. Don’t worry there are a couple of instances when it will be OK
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/new-browser-windows-and-tabs/
PL Plan Outline
At a minimum, your PL Plan Outline must briefly address the following questions or points:
How will you incorporate the 5 key principles of effective PD into your plan (Please see full assignment instructions for more details and address all 5 points)
How will you foster collaboration?
Who will lead what components?
Audience and their needs
Instructional Design of your PL (will you use BHAG & 3 Column Table or UbD Template or other approved method)
Schedule/timeline
Types of resources you will need
3 Column Table
The 3-Column table is an outcomes-based planning tool first created by Dee Fink. Have a look at the following resources to help work on your design of outcomes-based instruction:
Competency-based vs Outcomes-based education – https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=7889
Change in Focus – https://www.harapnuik.org/?page_id=7495
Aligning Outcomes, Activities & Assessments – https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8732
Connecting and Communicating Your Ideas
To help you with the Connecting and Communicating Your Ideas assignment, please refer to the following tips video – https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTi2bYnlH1B
Key points that you need to address in your Connecting and Communicating Your Ideas post.
1. Create/Use a landing or start page that points to your Call to Action, your outline, and Professional Learning Strategy/Plan. Create a narrative to provide a context for the three sections in your Connecting and Communicating Your Ideas post (refer to the meeting recording for full details.).
2. Your audience is your colleagues, not students.
3. The NN/g Nielsen Norman Group which are one of the foremost authorities on User Experience (UX), offers a post titled Opening Links in New Browser Windows and Tabs – https://www.nngroup.com/articles/new-browser-windows-and-tabs/, which points to the original 5 key points why one should refrain from opening new browser windows and adds many more reasons this is still a wrong practice. I recommend that everyone read this full post.
4. Make sure you address the BHAG, 3X6 table format, and the verbs issues (verb document is in the meeting recording folder) I addressed in the meeting.
5. Make sure you build out the first module/phase or first part of your PL Strategy. You can create a placeholder for the remaining sections of your PL Strategy.
Site/ePortfolios visited in the video:
https://www.elevatingtechinprimary.com/professionallearningcompilation
https://jackiebittnerdesigner.com/professional-learning/
https://advising.blog/effective-professional-learning/
Revised October, 2025
